In a family therapy session, Darin speaks in such a way that his words represent an attempt to "throw his weight around." Family therapists would most likely label his mode of communication as

a. placating.
b. super-reasonable.
c. blaming.
d. irrelevant.


C

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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